An Understated Dominance (Maria Vittori) novel Chapter 1968

The initial assault proved ineffective, prompting the golden vines to launch another attack. The front end of the vine elevated, resembling a fully drawn bowstring.

After a moment of gathering strength, it struck down toward Aidan in the crater.

The follow-up strike demonstrated increased speed and force compared to the previous one.

Before reaching full power, the air itself seemed to tear apart, resonating with the anticipation of the impending strike.

The velocity and strength exhibited by the golden vines far exceeded those of the silver ones. Each strike carried a seismic impact as if the earth trembled.

Aidan noticed the approaching golden vines and chose not to confront them again. With a strong push from his legs, he moved sideways.

At that moment, the powerful strike of the golden vines hit precisely where he had been standing moments ago.

The impact was thunderous, shaking the earth and creating a powerful shockwave. It resembled a gust of wind clearing away fallen leaves.

The newly formed crater sank several feet again, leaving a deep trench that seemed to appear out of nowhere.

Aidan staggered back, shaken by the powerful force. As he looked at the spot he had just vacated, he couldn't help but feel fortunate to have avoided a direct hit, which could have been fatal.

Although the persistent golden vines missed their initial target, they continued their pursuit. The vines transformed into a menacing whip, sweeping along the ground, ruthlessly lashing out at him.

In their wake, the ground lost a substantial layer, and debris, mixed with mud, flew toward him like projectiles.

"W-What?" Aidan's frown deepened as he pushed off the ground, using both feet to leap into the air and evade the sweeping attack of the golden vines.

At the same time, the silver vines in the surroundings sprang to life, thrusting relentlessly toward him like spears while he remained suspended mid-air.

Wielding his dual blades, he created a swirling circle of blade aura around him, efficiently severing the assaulting silver vines.

Just as he thought he had dealt with the silver vines, the golden ones on the ground quickly launched another attack.

The golden vines shot up like massive pillars before slamming down toward him. Caught in mid-air and still dealing with the silver vines, Aidan found himself unable to evade, forced to watch as the golden vines smashed down upon him.

"Crap! It's do or die!" He gritted his teeth, making a decisive move as he unleashed his renowned technique. "Destruction Slash!"

Crossing his dual blades, Aidan infused them with internal energy before swiftly swinging toward the golden vines.

Instantly, two crescent-shaped blade auras shot out, forming an "X" and slashing rapidly at the golden vines.

The blades grew larger in the wind, transforming into massive waves that reached 30 feet in a blink. This sudden change doubled their destructive power.